The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 349
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 48%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Wileman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parkside Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarlcliffe Community Primary School
Primary · 714m away
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Malin Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wisewood Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
E-Act Parkwood Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Rivelin Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Meynell Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School?
Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School take?
Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School?
Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School is in Sheffield, S6 2AA, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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